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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,463.27, 44,799.35 and 18,317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,463.27, 44,799.35 and 18,317.43 is: 25,278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,463.27 : 44,799.35 = 18,317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,463.27/44,799.35 = 18,317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,463.27x = 44,799.35 × 18,317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,463.27x = 820,608,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,608,835.47/32,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.07

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